Montclair police apprehend suspect in Mission Street stabbing

The Montclair Times

Montclair police responded to a stabbing on the 20-block of Mission Street Wednesday evening, according to Montclair Police Capt. James Carlucci.

The stabbing occurred at about 8:30 p.m. inside the residence. The suspect, Harrison Kerr, 19, of Montclair allegedly had an altercation with a 21-year-old Newark man, according to Carlucci. Kerr then allegedly stabbed the Newark man four times with a pocket knife, Carlucci said, once in the left forearm, once in the back and twice in the buttocks.

Kerr then approached a police officer on Mission Street to report that there was an incident, according to Carlucci.

The victim was taken to University Hospital and is expected to be released in the next few hours, Carlucci said. Kerr was arrested at the scene.

Kerr is being charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to the police captain. Bail has not yet been set.

Police are still investigating what caused the altercation, Carlucci said

Montclair police apprehend suspect in Mission Street stabbing

Montclair police responded to a stabbing on the 20-block of Mission Street Wednesday evening, according to Montclair Police Capt. James Carlucci.

The stabbing occurred at about 8:30 p.m. inside the residence. The suspect, Harrison Kerr, 19, of Montclair allegedly had an altercation with a 21-year-old Newark man, according to Carlucci. Kerr then allegedly stabbed the Newark man four times with a pocket knife, Carlucci said, once in the left forearm, once in the back and twice in the buttocks.

Kerr then approached a police officer on Mission Street to report that there was an incident, according to Carlucci.

The victim was taken to University Hospital and is expected to be released in the next few hours, Carlucci said. Kerr was arrested at the scene.

Kerr is being charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to the police captain. Bail has not yet been set.

Police are still investigating what caused the altercation, Carlucci said